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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1957

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Eisenhower Doctrine Seen as Modest Start for Middle East Policy

This analysis argues the Eisenhower Doctrine offers only a modest beginning toward a broader regional policy. It notes ignorance fear corruption and poverty hinder progress and warns that Arab Israeli questions need clearer US commitment and strategy beyond the current doctrine.

Eisenhower Middle East United States Fertile Crescent Iraq Syria Jordan Palestine

Eisenhower Reviews Arizona Drought Crisis In Worst Year

President Eisenhower in Tucson assesses drought impact on Arizona ahead of drought relief talks. University of Arizona experts warn breeding cow numbers need rebuilding after multi year drought, with irrigation storage at Coolidge Dam severely depleted and rainfall half the normal annual average.

Tucson Ariz Eisenhower Arizona Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Harold Myers College of Agriculture University of Arizona Edmund Schulman Raymond Seltzer Coolidge Pinal County Seltzer

Violence Hits Portmouth Phone Strike Wounding Worker

Renewed clashes erupted Monday as 10 to 12 men attacked Ohio Consolidated Telephone repair crew in Portsmouth Scioto County. Robert Cole, 28, suffered a possible brain concussion and was hospitalized. Police said the assault followed a cruiser guard call as the strike by CWA continued. company officials warned of further blackouts without protection.

Portsmouth Ohio Consolidated Telephone Co Robert Cole Scioto County Communications Workers of America CWA Ohio Consolidated Albert Bailey Cole Bailey A. C. Purpura Ohio Consolidated General

Senator Says Barring Newsmen Dangerous Precedent

Senator Neu berger of Oregon calls the White House plan to bar journalists during Eisenhower's second term inauguration a highly dangerous precedent. He warns the public ceremony will occur Sunday with a Capitol area event following.

Washington Sen. Neuberger D-Ore White House Eisenhower Capitol

Butler County Inmates To Use White Soap

Hamilton Ohio prisoners at the Butler County jail will switch to white soap after green soap previously hid sawed bars. Sheriff Paul A Pell said inmates used green soap to camouflage bar progress and avoid detection.

Butler County Hamilton Ohio Paul A. Pell

Eden Plans Vacation to New Zealand with Wife

Former Prime Minister Eden and his wife will sail Friday on an extended vacation trip to New Zealand unless a threatened dock strike delays them.

Eden London New Zealand

House GOP Caucus Reviews Committee Placements

House Republicans meet to approve committee assignments announced Monday. Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins of the 10th District is assigned to the Ways and Means Committee.

Washington House Republican Thomas A. Jenkins 10Th Congressional Ways and Means

Withdrawal of Troops From Germany Urged In Disarmament Talks

Sen. Humphrey urged expanding disarmament talks to include negotiated withdrawal of American and Soviet troops from Germany. He supported Lodge Jr s five point program but urged flexibility on Central Europe and Germany and warned of possible German moves toward unification with East Germany. The plan also calls for arm forces limits of 22 million for US and Soviets and 750 thousand for Britain and France with inspections.

Washington Sen Humphrey D-Minn Eisenhower Germany United Nations U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Minnesota Europe East Germany Poland Adenauer West Germany United States Soviet Russia Britain France

UN Hopes For Arms Agreement Amid Disarmament Debate

UN diplomats in New York cling to hopes for a major power accord on disarmament as Russia and the United States clash in the Assembly’s opening debate. Britain prepares to speak as diplomats note US space missile control and stockpile limits offer a path to a total nuclear ban.

Israel Israel-Jordan Israel- Egypt Britain United States Turkey United Nations N. Y U. N Russia U. S

Farm Bureau Leaders Back Base Acreage Plan Over Allotments

Presidents of eight Midwest Farm Bureau Federation state groups urged restoring the base acreage plan and opposed the current corn acreage allotment. They warned continued allotments could cut participation in the 1957 soil bank program after a farmers referendum. The eight presidents met in Chicago at the invitation of Charles B. Shuman as the national board met in Washington.

Chicago Midwest Farm Bureau Federation FBF Federation Illinois Iowa Minnesota Kansas Wisconsin Ohio Indiana Missouri American Farm Bureau Federation Charles B. Shuman Sullivan, Ill

Nine day cold wave in north India claims dozens of lives

Reports from New Delhi say at least 20 Indians have died with figures possibly reaching 40 as an unusual cold snap grips north India over nine days.

New Delhi North India

Ohio lawmakers eye 400 million for school subsidies

In Columbus the 102nd General Assembly opens with a flood of education bills likely. Officials forecast subsidy costs rising from 314 million to about 360 million for the next two years, with a possible total near 400 million including aid to poorer districts. The Ohio Education Association pushes reforms on distribution formulas operating levies and bond approvals, plus district consolidation and prohibiting fraternities and sororities in public schools.

Columbus Ohio 102Nd General Assembly Senate C. Stanley Mechem Assembly Ohio Education Assn OEA OFA

Eisenhower seeks 383 million in supplemental funds

The administration asks Congress for 383 million dollars in supplemental appropriations to cover higher costs in social security and to support drought relief for farmers, increased SBA loan needs, and continued strategic minerals purchases. The request targets the current fiscal year ending June 30 and increases the federal share for needy payments.

Washington Eisenhower Congress White House Farmers Home Administration Small Business Administration

Sault Ste. Marie Street Dance Freezes at Thirteen Below

About 100 couples braved 13 degrees below zero for a Monday night street dance in a supermarket parking lot. They danced to recorded music as live musicians stayed indoors, calling the night very cold but still cool.

Sault ST. Marie Mich

Hungary Receives 200 Million Ruble Loan for Reconstruction

Radio Budapest reports that China has granted Hungary a loan of 200 million rubles about 50 million dollars at official rates to aid reconstruction in the rebellion-torn country.

Budapest Radio China Hungary

December Disappointingly Warm Bulletin Headline

The Anthracite Institute bulletin flags December as unusually warm, noting widespread mild temperatures and readers wondering about seasonal norms.

Philadelphia Anthracite Institute

Dulles Warns of New War If Ike Plan Fails

Secretary Dulles warned Congress that without approval of Eisenhower's Middle East aid program and troop authority, American soldiers may face a new war in the region. He told Senators Morse Green and others that passage reduces the risk of fighting there.

Washington Dulles Middle East Congress Eisenhower Secretary of State Sen. Langer R-Nd Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees U.S Sen Morse D-Ore Sen. Green D-Ri Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Knowland California

Eisenhower calls for labor and business restraint on wages

The president urged self discipline to curb price and wage increases as living costs rise and Middle East tensions loom. He warned past appeals by Truman and current inflationary pressures show restraint is hard to achieve in business and union negotiations.

Washington Eisenhower State of the Union Congress Truman Middle East

Cold Spell Not Record Setter In Ohio

The Associated Press reports Ohio faces continued cold with cloud cover and snow likely today and Wednesday. Forecasters note the cold is not unprecedented, citing January 1893 as an example, while eastern states see several record lows including 42 below at Massena, New York.

Associated Press Ohio Weather Bureau Massena N. Y

Three Killed In Air Crash Near Long Beach

In Long Beach California a pilotless Douglas Skyraider crashed into two plants near Eugene Field Elementary School narrowly missing the school and its 330 pupils. First Lt Dale O Fortune 26 Costa Mesa pilot died when his parachute failed to open. A second crewman parachuted to safety while Cpl Joseph Licato 20 radar man survived landing in a tree after the craft caught fire at about 5000 feet during a routine training mission.

Long Beach Calif Eugene Field Dale O. Fortune Costa Mesa Marine Corps Joseph D. Licato Licato

Solon Urges Taft Stamp Request to Congress

Sen Capehart of Indiana introduced a bill Monday asking Congress to urge the Post Office Department to issue a special postage stamp honoring the late Sen Robert A Taft of Ohio. The move highlights Taft's national stature and commemorates his public service.

Washington Congress Post Office Department Robert A. Taft Ohio Sen Capehart R-Ind

Moths do not chew clothing holes say researchers

The note clarifies moths do not chew fabric directly. damage comes from larvae after hatching from eggs laid in fur or wool items. It advises trying Messenger Classified Ads for quick results, citing an advertiser who rented a house within two hours after the ad appeared.

Messenger

Three rooms with storage near Harmony Road for rent

An advertisement offers a three room unit with ample storage near Harmony Road. Contact phone 24002 for details and place the Want Ad by calling b1242 and cancel after results are obtained.

Harmony Road

Wage Hike Signed by Ohio General Assembly

The measure to raise salaries for state officials and board members passed both houses in about 24 hours and is expected to be signed by Gov. C William ONeill as one of his first acts.

Columbus General Assembly C. William O'Neill

Actor Robert Montgomery Linked to Navy Post

The Los Angeles Times reports Robert Montgomery, a top Eisenhower adviser, is being considered for Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Washington bureau chief Robert Hartmann says Montgomery, 52, is reportedly interested in the $20,000 yearly role that should open soon after the President begins his second term.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Robert Montgomery Eisenhower Robert Hartmann Times Washington

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